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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271472
Title: James V. Schaaf
Date: 6/29/1928-2/24/2025
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Inscription/Marks: 6/29/1928
Summary: James “Jim” Schaaf, 96, of Glen Ullin, ND, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Marian Manor Health Center in Glen Ullin. Funeral Mass was held March 4, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin with Father Gary Benz celebrating. Inurnment was in the church cemetery. James Valentine was born in Glen Ullin on June 29, 1928, the son of Michael and Magedelena (Messer) Schaaf. Farming was his way of life, and he took great pride in his work. On November 24, 1962, he married Marianne Hunke at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mandan, ND. Together, they built a blessed life with two sons, Gregory and James. In 1993, Jim and Marianne moved from the farm into town, where Jim became an active member in the community. He was president of the Lion’s Club, life member of Elks, president of ND Crop Improvement Association and Archery Club. He also delivered Meals on Wheels to local seniors. Faith played a central role in Jim’s life. He served on the Sacred Heart Catholic Church board, and even assisted with the concrete work for the old parish hall. He also was a Eucharistic Minister and enjoyed attending Mass at Lake Tschida. Jim loved the outdoors and spent his free time fishing, hunting, playing cards, gardening, and feeding birds in his backyard. He and Marianne also opened their home to three exchange students over the years: Lucia from Brazil, and Margarita and Fernando from Bogotá. In recognition of his dedication, Jim was proudly awarded a Rosary upon retiring from the Board of Regents after 35 years. He was also a member of the President’s Club at the University of Mary. Above all, Jim cherished time with his family, especially watching his granddaughters' basketball games and rodeos. Jim is survived by his wife, Marianne; sons, Gregory Schaaf of Mandan, James “Jimmy” (Jess) Schaaf, of Glen Ullin; grandchildren, Jamie Schaaf, Isabella, Aeriel and Olivia; sister, Jeanine Simon of Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Magedelena Schaaf; brothers, Mathew, Michael Jr. and John; and sisters, Cecilia, Elizabeth, Ann, Agnes, Elinor, and infant sister, Orva.
Red ID: FND_I_78967 Image ID: 522316 Image Notes: FND001 271472

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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